Abstract:
The paper describes terrain of the Murree hills region, northern Pakistan, including its physiography, geology and tectonics, along with a short introduction to its socio-economic situation. The phenomenon of mass movement due to unstable hill slopes is described. For the first time, technical parameters are presented for thirty-two landslide hazards that affect major highways. These hazards affect its tourism industry and socio-economic progress.
Page(s):
62-78
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Environmental Science, Volume: 2, Issue: 1, Year: 2002